The Exiled Lord's Prince

Payne frames House Shaw, clan executed. Lord Heir Kaelen Shaw escapes exile with Alliance Pact half. Steppe prince Artur rescues Kaelen to investigate mother's death, contend for throne. Rivals ally to investigate Payne's collusion with Crown Prince, former Crown Prince's murder. Through trials, suspicion turns to deep love. In Chang'an, they expose conspiracies, execute Payne, quell strife, clear name. Kaelen gives up power, stands by Artur, new king.